1,150 Answered Questions for the topic American history

05/21/19

Why did the United States issue the Monroe Doctrine when it did?
Why did President Monroe issue this doctrine when he did? In other words, what "caused" the Monroe Doctrine?
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05/20/19

Where did United States colleges rank internationally during the 19th century?
I have read that the USA was far behind Europe until maybe the 1930s. But just what were the limitations of US colleges prior to that?
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American History World History

05/18/19

Who fought in the French and Indian War?
Who fought in the French and Indian War?Help me pleaseand can you answer within 30 mins pleaseBecause I really need an answer as fast ass possible,pleaseThank you in advance
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American History Law Economy United States

05/17/19

How did the Supreme Court case Lochner vs. New York influence the U.S. economy?
How did the Lochner vs. New York case affect the U.S. economy at the time?
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American History History

05/17/19

Jane Adams founded Hull House in Chicago to help impoverished women and their children.
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05/17/19

US history Use evidence to support your answer. Responses should be 4-5 sentences.
Why did the Soviets pull their missiles out of Cuba?
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05/17/19

Did American Indians disrupt railroads in their regions?
In the Old West, many railroads went through Indian-occupied areas. Are there any documented instances of the Indians ever sabotaging the railroads? Please provide dates and circumstances where... more
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American History Military United States

05/17/19

Was it ever possible to join the US military instead of going to prison for a crime?
It is pretty clear that today the US military is an all volunteer force and it is not allowed to take people who are joining to avoid going to prison. Was there ever a time when a judge could... more
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American History

05/17/19

how did the development of refrigeration affect ranching in texas?
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American History Women United States

05/17/19

Why was Hamilton's idea of women and children working in factories so controversial?
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American History United States Racism 1930s

05/16/19

Was being in the KKK politically/socially acceptable in early 1900's American South?
This question was inspired by the movie _O Brother Where Art Thou_, set in Mississippi in 1937. While the events are clearly fictional, the film draws a lot of historical inspiration from real... more
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American History Ww2 Uss Iowa

05/16/19

9th grade ww2 project
how did the uss iowa help win ww2 and what weapons did it carry?
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05/15/19

Up until the 1930's, the Constitution gave the President limited Power.
Is this statement true or false?
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American History Civil War

05/15/19

Did these differences lead to a belief in NATIONALISM ( a strong belief that the interests of the nation are of primary importance)? Or did it promote SECTIONALISM
People in the North and the in the South lived very different lives during the 1800s. Did these differences lead to a belief in NATIONALISM ( a strong belief that the interests of the nation are of... more
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American History A Growing Nation

05/15/19

Was the united state truly destined to expand west in the 1800s? How was it accomplished

Mmodul 11 westward expansion
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American History Us History

05/15/19

what major gains were made for civil rights during harry trumans administration?
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American History

05/15/19

how did harry truman handle the economic problem after ww2
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American History United States Quotes 1960s

05/14/19

What's the history of the source of the slogan "power to the people"?
I can't find any detailed information on this phrase from a reasonable amount of internet searching.
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American History United States Racism 20th Century

05/14/19

In the early 1900's, how did US politicians treat black dignitaries from other countries?
Are there any historical records of US politicians (especially southern politicians) treating black dignitaries (especially royalty) with great pomp and ceremony, while simultaneously and... more
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American History Social Studies

05/14/19

At the end of World War I, one reason the U.S. was able to become a world power was because
At the end of World War I, one reason the U.S. was able to become a world power was because
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05/14/19

Did the US provide oil assistance to Germany during WW2?
Some Russian guy on BBC Radio 5 (Up all night) claimed that the US had helped Germany maintain its oil supplies during WW2. At least that's what I recall of his rant. I may not have captured this... more
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American History United States Slavery

05/14/19

What % of slave owners in the antebellum south committed rape?
In David Blight’s biography of Frederick Douglas, he explains the young Frederick witnesses several violent beatings and or rapes by the age of 7 or 8. How common was this practice? What % of... more
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05/13/19

What are spheres of influence?
A. Areas of china that the Japanese occupiedB. Areas of china that the Qing dynasty set aside for economic development C. Areas of china controlled by western powers for tradeD. Areas of china... more
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American History History

05/13/19

Explain how the Civil War and the failures of Reconstruction caused the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s. Was the civil rights movement a success?
Im trying to write an essay and any help would be appreciated.
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American History United States Independence

05/13/19

What US states celebrate an Independence Day?
Today, March 2nd, is Texas Independence Day; a celebration of how the Texans officially declared independence from Mexico. I found that some other states (i.e. Rhode Island, Hawaii) do (or did)... more
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